This role pays less than
76%
of similar roles. Most pay
$225,000–$291,100
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$224k
versus about
$258k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
Applied Materials currently has
128 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$132,750–$182,500
across 128 roles with salary data.
The Director, Engineering leads a global, multidisciplinary organization focused on the development of vacuum and atmospheric equipment platforms, including Mainframe, EFEM, robotics, and control systems. This role is responsible for the entire engineering lifecycle, from architecture definition and design qualification to system integration and product delivery across multiple business units. The successful candidate will manage complex projects involving wafer-handling robotics, motion and automation controls, and hardware and software interfaces while establishing scalable platform roadmaps that balance standardization with specific customer needs. Key technical competencies include expertise in semiconductor equipment engineering, systems engineering methods, requirements management, and risk analysis. The role addresses the challenge of creating reliable, manufacturable solutions for the semiconductor industry by managing supplier engagement, ensuring factory compatibility, and navigating complex trade-offs between performance, cost, and reliability in high-volume production environments.
What does a Engineering Director earn?
Median $307000 from 31 postings across 22 companies.